Hull KR agree to release Greg Eden from contract to allow full-back to move to the NRL's Brisbane Broncos

Hull KR have agreed to release full-back Greg Eden from the final year of his contract to enable him to make a move to Australia.

Eden, 23, who was famously dubbed England's Billy Slater by Nathan Brown two years ago during their time together at Huddersfield, is thought to have secured a contract with Brisbane Broncos.

The Castleford-born player has made 37 appearances for the Robins since joining them from Huddersfield two years ago.

Down Under the posts: Hull KR will allow Greg Eden to break the final year of his contract to move to the NRL

'I've really enjoyed my time at Hull KR and I wish everybody here all the best for the future,' said Eden, who had loan spell at Salford earlier this season after losing the full-back spot to Ben Cockayne.

'It's a great club and I'm sure good things are around the corner under Chris Chester but I didn't feel personally that I could turn this opportunity down.

'I've always had an ambition to play in the NRL and it's a great chance for me to go over there and hopefully improve my game.'

High praise: The full-back dubbed England's Billy Slater is slated for a move to the Brisbane Broncos

Hull KR chief executive Mike Smith said: 'We have retained an option on Greg's services should he return to Super League but he makes the move to the NRL with our best wishes.

'We have been planning for his departure as we look to strengthen our squad for 2015 and have already recruited heavily in the outside backs for next season.

'I'd like to thank Greg for his service to Hull KR over the past two years and wish him good luck with his new club.'